🇨🇿 Czechia vs South Africa 🇿🇦
Thu Jun 18 2026 • Kickoff 12:00 ET • Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA
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Czechia vs South Africa — what to expect
Czechia meet South Africa in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Both sides arrive with FIFA ranks of #39 and #58 respectively, making this a defining group-stage night. Coach Ivan Hašek will set out Czechia, while Hugo Broos leads South Africa — captained by Tomáš Souček and Ronwen Williams.
Czechia face South Africa in Group A at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Kickoff 12:00 ET local. Expect a tight tactical contest with the result likely to shape the knockout-stage seeding for Group A.
Czechia vs South Africa live streaming
Streaming guide
Czechia vs South Africa streams live worldwide through FIFA's authorised broadcast partners. Below is the global TV and OTT lineup. For a deeper breakdown by country, see our where-to-watch hub or the live streaming directory.
Czechia vs South Africa TV channels (global)
| Country / Region | Official broadcasters |
|---|---|
| United States | FOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock |
| United Kingdom | BBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV1 / ITVX |
| Canada | TSN, CTV, RDS (FR) |
| Mexico | Televisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX |
| India | Sports18, JioCinema |
| Pakistan | Tapmad, A Sports |
| Australia | Optus Sport, SBS |
| MENA | beIN Sports MENA |
| Brazil | Globo, SporTV, CazéTV |
| Germany | ARD, ZDF, MagentaTV |
| France | TF1, M6, beIN Sports |
| Spain | RTVE La 1, Movistar Plus+ |
FIFA's global broadcast partners hold rights in every territory. FOX (USA), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), beIN Sports (MENA) and the national rights holder in your country.
Czechia vs South Africa where to watch
Stadium & venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta's downtown showpiece. Capacity: 71,000 (Atlanta, GA, USA).
Opened 2017. Atlanta Falcons & Atlanta United.
Travel: MARTA to Vine City or GWCC/CNN Center.
Fan tips: Food prices are famously fan-friendly.
Full stadium guide →Team news & predicted lineups
🇨🇿 Czechia predicted XI
Coach Ivan Hašek is expected to set up in a 4-3-3, captained by Tomáš Souček.
- Czechia Goalkeeper 1 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Czechia Goalkeeper 2 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- Czechia Goalkeeper 3 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.
🇿🇦 South Africa predicted XI
Coach Hugo Broos likely fields a 4-2-3-1 anchored by Ronwen Williams.
- South Africa Goalkeeper 1 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- South Africa Goalkeeper 2 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
- South Africa Goalkeeper 3 — Goalkeeper (Club to be confirmed)
Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.